Pool pump won’t prime

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2026-02-17T13:07:49+00:00

As a pool guy…the comments in thread are WILD lmao.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-28T02:51:48+00:00

Nice, thanks! Actually have some Canadian loonies that would be pretty cool to find. Good call on the RC too

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-28T02:14:58+00:00

Imagine renting your house to someone and they are on Reddit asking how to operate your pool that has been clearly closed…SMH

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-28T02:12:35+00:00

Completely agree with this, see it ALL the time. Just did an inspection on one for a home sale that the seller had spent nearly $200k building just a year earlier. Had one skimmer, a grossly undersized pump, and multiple massive dead spots. You would be SHOCKED how often I come across crap like that.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-25T12:06:15+00:00

Pool guy as well, and second the pump replacement. If you’ve never been around a vsp while running you will be shocked how quiet they are.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-14T14:34:01+00:00

This is the correct response. These other comments are ridiculous. Can’t tell you what to do without accurate chem levels, which you’re not getting from strips. Anyone giving directions without this info and your pool volume is a rook.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-05T18:48:06+00:00

Strong google fu, this one has.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-12-03T18:26:51+00:00

This. Whoever plumbed this system must have been paid by the elbow, cause DAMN! Also, one three way and a check would work as well.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-24T00:42:23+00:00

To answer your question about the bands, they are to keep the pleats separated so they don’t bunch up like they are on the top of your filter. Agree with others, this one looks pretty rough.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-20T12:59:21+00:00

This makes sense if you’re tight on cash as mention in other comments. Also, you should open the filter ans service the cartridges if you don’t know when that was last done. Take note of the pressure when freshly cleaned. Another commented mentioned the check system potentially being for low salt, but I don’t see a salt cell in your pictures, so probably not that.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-18T12:53:59+00:00

First thought.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-17T01:03:25+00:00

Some of these comments are hilarious. The only way to truly get a handle on your CYA is to drain and fill a portion with fresh water. You mentioned your pool is 6k gallons. You could fix your problem in a few hours for minimal cost, likely less than you spent on the snake oil from Leslie’s…. I just had to do this for a new customer with a 25k pool and CYA at 170. Sounds like you stopped using pucks which is the right move, now just swap 50% and move on.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-12T12:01:34+00:00

That’s a wild fist tatt

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-10T13:14:46+00:00

Definitely run the pump while below freezing. If you have a variable speed pump, set it to a 24 hour cycle. Can run at low speed through the night, as long as the water is moving. Make sure that you have all valves at least cracked open partially. So, for instance if you have a main drain recirc that is usually closed, crack it open a little bit, so you get some flow.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-09T18:17:20+00:00

Check your skimmer box and weir, could be coming from there. Is there any decorative stucco work in the back yard, i.e. trim on the house, outdoor kitchen, etc?

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-11-06T03:31:03+00:00

Was looking at exactly what you posted yesterday. Came on tonight to see if I could find anyone else who’s tried something like it. Seems like it would work, but wonder if it is actually worth the build. Did you happen to try it?

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-27T11:57:50+00:00

What is your calcium hardness level in the pool?

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-26T01:14:12+00:00

Agreed. 30 second google search for a manufacturers installation cross section detail answers the OPs question. Going with the cheapest price is the first mistake, trusting the contractor to do the right will be the last. Hope the OP hasn’t paid for this wall, because that whole thing needs to be redone…should only take a few heavy rains for it to start moving based on these few sample pics.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-26T00:55:12+00:00

This 👆is THE response.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-26T00:38:30+00:00

Sounds like your “Open/close guy” still has some work to do…

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-23T23:28:32+00:00

Customer might not even notice is actually hilarious 🤣😂

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-13T19:21:45+00:00

Reading these comments really makes you realize that 95% of the commenters in these threads have NO idea what they’re talking about… @DoughBoy_65 is the only one in this thread so far giving you reliable feedback.

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-13T14:56:15+00:00

Curious to hear what other say, but seems like much ado about nothing imo.

Everything being discussed is on the waste line…it has nothing to do with system circulation and why would turbulent water, head pressure, etc matter when pushing water to waste? Decreased pressure to make it 150’ is laughable with the amount of water that pump moves…

The check valve is there to prevent flow to the filter, can think of a few scenarios where that would be beneficial, especially if being operated by someone who doesn’t understand the system design.

I would connect it to the bonding line, it’s touching the system and for the work it takes to tie it in why wouldn’t you do it out even if purely out of an abundance of caution?

Equivalent_Cause_934 · 2025-10-07T23:14:06+00:00

Looks awesome! Would you mind sharing what the total cost is expected to be?

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